The DOVVSU National Coordinator, Chief Superintendent Rev. Laurencia Wilhelmina Akorli disclosed this to The Ghanaian Timesnewspaperin Accra on Wednesday stating that there had been a reduction in the reported cases.

Chief Supt. Akorli stated that despite the fact that men were coming out to report domestic violent cases against them, women were cm the ascendancy.

The DOWSU Coordinator said to ensure a reduction in reported cases, the Unit would be engaging stakeholders such as traditional rulers and religious bodies in their activities.

She appealed to the Chief Justice, Mrs. Georgina Theodora Wood to establish more Domestic Violence (DV) courts to deal with cases quickly.

The Coordinator said currently, there were only three of the DV courts in Accra, Tema and Kumasi.

She expressed worry over the increase in child non maintenance cases in the country stating that last year alone 4,685 cases were recorded.

Chief Supt. Akorli called on parents to cater for their children till they reach their adulthood.

“If even a relationship is broken the children should not suffer the repercussion. It is the responsibility of every parent to cater for the needs of his or her children till adulthood,” she added.

The coordinator stressed the need to revisit the extended family system to support in the upbringing of children.

She urged victims of any form of abuse to report perpetrators to the police to ensure that justice was served.

“Offenders should be punished and not left off the hook to serve as deterrent to others.” she added.

The coordinator advised parents of abused victims to desist from collecting money from culprits to drop cases.

Chief Supt Akorli said such practice was criminal and those found culpable would be arrested and prosecuted.